Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Philippines detects first 2 cases of rapidly spreading Omicron BA.2.75

The Department of Health reports, on Tuesday, August 2, the country’s first two cases of the highly transmissible Omicron BA.2.75, also known as the ‘Centaurus’ subvariant.

• DOH rejects closing borders against monkeypox

The health department is not yet keen on closing the country’s borders following the detection of the Philippines’ first monkeypox case.

• Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden says on Monday, August 1.  

• K-pop’s BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service – minister

South Korea’s defense minister says, on Monday, August 1, K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military.

• BTS’ J-Hope makes history by headlining Lollapalooza 2022

J-Hope of K-pop group BTS makes history as the first South Korean artist to headline major American music festival Lollapalooza on Sunday, July 31. – Rappler.com

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